Helen Taylor
Dog Training & Behaviour
BSc (hons) Zoology, ADipCBM,
Member APBC, Member APDT (881)

North Dorset-based behaviourist and trainer


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Helen has recently been accepted as a Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CCAB)- the hightest practicing level of certification for an animal behaviourist in this country, and currently one of only 21!

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Premier martingale anti-slip safety collars (and matching leads) now available to buy online!

More specialist training products coming soon!

The Premier Collar "Your Dog's Neck's Best Friend"

This Premier Martingale anti-slip safety collar, similar to a half-check collar, that is designed with your dogs comfort and safety in mind. When used with a lead or when you grasp the smaller loop like a handle, it gives you greater control with the safety of limited closure, and without the pain and injury risk of a choke or slip lead. Unlike the half-check collar, there is no chain to pinch your dog's neck. The looser fit reduces matting and bald spots, and is more comfortable for your dog. The adjustability means that every dog gets a custom fit- great for growing pups or dogs with seasonal coat changes. The strong D-rings are welded shut and there is no buckle or snap fastener to break open, making the Premier Martingale anti-slip safety collar quite simply the safest, most comfortable collar on the market! It's easy to see why so many people who've tried the Premier Collar have never gone back to a buckle, snap or choke.

Safer and more comfortable than a buckle or a snap fastener

When a standard buckle or snap collar is adjusted for the comfort of your dog, many breeds can 'back out' and escape if suddenly frightened- leaving you with an empty collar dangling at the end of the lead, and a potentially lost or injured pet. When fitted more snugly, a buckle or snap collar is uncomfortable for your dog and can mat his coat or produce bald spots from rubbing. Moreover, snap collars can and do pull open under sufficient load and if D-rings on any collar are not welded, these can also pull open - resulting in a dog that is no longer on the lead! The Premier martingale anti-slip safety collar is loose and comfortable when worn in the house or if the dog keeps the lead slack, and will only tighten - as far as you have adjusted it to - to prevent the collar being slipped, and tightening only occurs when the lead is tight.

Safer than a choker or slip lead

When pulled tight, a choke chain or slip lead continues to tighten around your dogs neck, restricting both breathing and blood supply. This doesn't necessarily stop your dog pulling and, what's worse, chokers can cause neck injuries and significant pain. Not only does pain not stop a determined puller, but - as with any pain-causing tool - it may cause him to form negative associations with something he is seeing or thinking about at the time - and he may believe that it is the child/dog/cat that he is pulling towards (rather than the collar) that is causing him pain, which can result in the development of aggression problems. The Premier martingale anti-slip safety collar will only tighten to the girth of your dog's neck, meaning that it should not choke him or cause him pain. Unlike a half-check collar, the Premier martingale anti-slip safety collar will not pinch your dog's neck as it tightens.

Choosing the right size

Choosing the correct size for your dog is easy! Unlike other collars, the measurement taken for the Premier Collar is at the narrowest part of the neck, at the top of the neck directly behind the skull and ears. This corresponds with the size of the collar in the closed position, so it is not necessary to 'add inches' For example, if your dog measures 14 inch directly behind the ears, choose a medium collar. Once you've selected the proper size, simply place the larger opening over your dogs head, Adjust to fit by pushing the nylon through the slide. When tightened with a lead or by grasping the smaller nylon loop like a handle, the two metal rings should touch directly behind your dog's ears without pinching the skin, choking your dog or allowing escape. The small and medium collars are available in ¾ inch width, while the Medium and Large collars are available in 1 inch width. For the health and safety of your dog's neck, we recommended the widest collar possible. Please measure carefully! Collars may be exchanged for a different size if returned in "as new" condition with tags still attached, but an additional postage charge will apply. If you would like help choosing the correct size, please contact me.

Sizes and prices:
Small ¾" - to fit neck circumference 8"-12" Price £8.50
Medium ¾" or 1" - to fit neck circumference 10"-16" Price £8.75/£9.00
Large 1"- to fit neck circumference 14"-20" Price £9.25

Postage and Packing: £2.00 for a single item, 50p per item after that. Use the Buy Now button to order single collars - if you would like to order more than one collar, please email with the details (sizes, colours) and I will send you a paypal invoice for the total within 24 hours.

Colours available: Royal Blue, Red, Black or Deep Purple

To order, simply select the desired colour and size, then click Buy Now to pay via Paypal.

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If you would like a matching lead, please contact me before purchase so I can check stock. Paypal menu item will be added in next few days.

 



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©Helen Taylor 2009

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